Back-End Developer - Data Engineer
Back-End Developer - Data Engineer
Kyra Media, with teams in London, New York, and Los Angeles, creates digital content and
messaging that uniquely resonates with youth culture. We connect brands with Gen Z by
aligning voice, reach, and innovation to product positioning. Kyra serves marketers through
three distinct business drivers: exclusive talent access, creative studio content production, and
original digital programming ─ all showcasing our expertise in youth entertainment and
engagement.
We are looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our fast paced team as we move into
building out a marketplace and database to better service the creators and brands we work with,
helping us to scale Kyra and become the home for creators.
Role Responsibilities:
● Work closely with founders, product managers and designers to take platform from idea
to execution
● Help with our Database
● Create and manage Kyra's Big Data infrastructure and tools
● Gather, prepare and ingest Kyra's data into a big data environment
● Prepare and create the data extraction processes and data pipelines that automate data
from a wide variety of internal and public source systems
● Create a Node (or similar) backend application
● Manage database setup and structure
● Work with CTO to set up system architecture
● Develop our API structure
● Set up system monitoring tools
● Set up developer-first principles within the team
● Optimise product for performance
Role Requirements:
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● Remote working: we operate a remote-first working model
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● Flexible working: we trust our team to own their time to balance work and life!
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● 25 days vacation plus public holidays
● Paid Wellness Leave: if you’re unwell we offer up to 4 weeks sick leave at full pay
● Remote/Online onboarding: you will have regular catch ups with your manager and team
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during your onboarding (and after) to make sure that you're fully supported in your role
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● Your Development: we will support your professional growth via an annual personal
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training and development budget
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● Discretionary Bonus Scheme
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● Employee Assistance Program to support your personal needs in and out of work
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● Contributory pension scheme
● A chance to be part of a fun, creative, supportive and diverse team
Interview Process
There are three stages to the interview process for the Back End Developer role.
● An initial "Story Swap" phone screen - to understand your skillset and aspiration and
share more details about the role.
● Interview with Sr. Back-End Developer or CTO
● Assessment
● Final Interview
Kyra is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital
status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category
protected by law.